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My friend was taken to the hospital with severe vertigo and nausea. she was told it was normal for her age and was sent home. she is 81, is this true?
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Scan?: Did she fall? Did they do a brain scan on her? If the symptoms continue, she need to seek medical help again.
Answered 3/26/2013
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